Key References for Developing Care Paths from the CCO PEBC Web Pages

Our introduction in 1999 said:

"The references listed below are just a small sample of the those available in the literature. They are intended to provide you with an introduction to these care path-related resources" 

We have moved information about web-sites to our pages of current health studies and activities, along with references gathered after 2003

If you have a reference which could be considered for inclusion, please contact Judith Weinstein.

References Identified through Medline
References Identified through CancerLit
Other Articles

Literature Search on Caremaps, Critical Paths, etc.
 

Key Care Path References Identified through Medline (1996 - 1999):
(Terms: 'critical pathways' or 'care maps' AND oncology' or 'cancer'); Search Date: May 1999

• Arbit E, Wronski M. Clinical decision making in brain metastases. Neurosurg Clin N Am 1996;7(3):447-57.
• Gomez Portilla A, Deraco M, Sugarbaker PH. Clinical pathway for peritoneal carcinomatosis from colon and rectal cancer: guidelines for current practice. Tumori 1997;83(4):725-8.
• Haddock KS, Johnson PK, Cavanaugh J, Stewart GS. Oncology case management linking structure and process with clinical and financial outcomes. Nursing Case Management 1997;2(2):44-8, quiz 49-50.
• Lang FF, Sawaya R. Surgical management of cerebral metastases. Neurosurg Clin N Am 1996;7(3):459-84.

Key Care Path References Identified through CancerLit (1995 - 1999):
Terms: 'critical pathways'; Search Date: May 1999

• Archer SB, Burnett RJ, Flesch LV, Hobler SC, Bower RH, Nussbaum MS et al. Implementation of a clinical pathway decreases length of stay and hospital charges for patients undergoing total colectomy and ileal pouch/anal anastomosis. Surg 1997;122(4):699-703; discussion 703-5.
• Arriaga MA, Gorum M, Kennedy A. Clinical pathway in acoustic tumor management. Laryngoscope 1997;107(5):602-6.
• Burns JM, Tierney DK, Long GD, Lambert SC, Carr BE. Critical pathway for administering high-dose chemotherapy followed by peripheral blood stem cell rescue in the outpatient setting. Oncol Nurs Forum 1995;2(8):1219-24.
• Chang PL, Huang ST, Hsieh ML, Wang TM, Chen JI, Kuo HH et al. Use of the transurethral prostatectomy clinical path to monitor health outcomes. J Urol 1997;157(1):177-83.
• Cohen J, Stock M, Andersen P, Everts E. Critical pathways for head and neck surgery. Development and implementation. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1997;123(1):11-4.
• Katterhagen G. Physician compliance with outcome-based guidelines and clinical pathways in oncology. Oncol 1996;10(11 Suppl):113-21.
• Leibman BD, Dillioglugil O, Abbas F, Tanli S, Kattan MW, Scardino PT. Impact of a clinical pathway for radical retropubic prostatectomy. Urol 1998;52(1):94-9.
• Morris M, Levenback C, Burke TW, Dejesus Y, Lucas KR, Gershenson DM. An outcomes management program in gynecologic oncology. Obstet Gynecol 1997;89(4):485-92.
• Morris M. Implementation of guidelines and paths in oncology. Oncol 1996;10(11 Suppl):123-9.
• van Wersch A, Bonnema J, Prinsen B, Pruyn J, Wiggers T, van Geel AN. Continuity of information for breast cancer patients: the development, use and evaluation of a multidisciplinary care-protocol. Patient Education & Counseling 1997;30(2):175-86.

Other Articles:

• Bradshaw B, Liu S, Thirlby RC. Standardized perioperative care protocols and reduced length of stay after colon surgery. J Amer Coll Surg 1998;186(5):501-6.
• Gregoire AS, Fitzpatrick ER. Esophogeal cancer: multisystem nursing management. Dimens Crit Care Nurs 1998;27(1):28-38.
• Nolan, CE. Malpractice claims, patient communication and critical paths: a lawyer's perspective. Qual Man Heal Care 1995;3(2):65-70.
• Raiwet C, Halliwell G, Andruski L, Wilson D. Care maps across the continuum. Can Nurse 1997;26-30.
• Tovar EA, Roethe RA, Weissig MD, Lloyd RE, Patel GR. One-day admission for lung lobectomy: an incidental result of a clinical pathway. Ann Thor Surg 1998;65:803-6.
• Zehr KJ, Dawson PB, Yang SC, Heitmiller RF. Standardized clinical care pathways for major thoracic cases reduce hospital costs. Ann Thor Surg 1998;66:914-19.

A Link to 'Literature Search: Caremaps, Critical Paths, etc. 1986 to present--from Medline, Embase, CINAHL, HealthStar'.

1999: "The Program in Evidence-Based Care very gratefully acknowledges the generosity of Deborah Wilson, RN, MN, Program Director (Clinical Practice Guidelines), Alberta Medical Association and the John W. Scott Health Sciences Library, University of Alberta for permitting access to the document: Literature Search on Caremaps, Critical Paths, etc." 2003: The Brondesbury group would like to thank Ms. Wilson et al for the continued permission for this posting. 

UPDATES: September 1999 to September 2000